Cully Hamner (born 1969) is an American comic book artist, known for his work on such books as '' Green Lantern: Mosaic'', ''

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'', ''

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: Year One'', and ''

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''. He is also the co-creator and illustrator of the 2003 graphic novel ''

Red Red is the color at the long wavelength end of the visible spectrum of light, next to orange and opposite violet. It has a dominant wavelength of approximately 625–740 nanometres. It is a primary color in the RGB color model and a secondar ...

'', which was adapted into a 2010 feature film of the same name starring

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, as well as a 2013 sequel.

Early life

Cully Hamner was born March 7, 1969"Cully Hamner"
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. He graduated from Albert P. Brewer High School in

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Career

Since his 1992 debut on '' Green Lantern: Mosaic'', Hamner has worked for nearly every major American comic book publisher, and is chiefly known for such titles as the aforementioned ''Green Lantern: Mosaic'', ''

'', and ''

''. He is also one of the original members of

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Gaijin Studios Gaijin Studios was a group of American comic book artists formed in Atlanta, Georgia. It was one of the longest-running collectives of freelance comic book artists in the United States, in continuous operation for nineteen years, from 1991 to 2010 ...

. Hamner also helped start and acted as Creative Consultant to ''12 Gauge Comics'', publisher of such titles as ''The Ride'', ''Gun Candy'', '' Body Bags'', and '' O.C.T.: The Occult Crimes Taskforce''. His work can be seen in

Top Cow Top Cow Productions is an American comics publisher, an imprint of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. History During the early years of Image Comics, which was founded in 1992, co-founder Marc Silvestri shared a studio with Jim ...

's 2005 Warren Ellis series '' Down'' and as the co-ceator, original artist, and designer of

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' '' current

'' character. He was the regular artist for that character's monthly series in 2006 and 2007, leaving that title with its tenth issue, though he continued throughout the following year as the regular cover artist for that book. ''

: Year One'', written by

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and illustrated by Hamner, was released in 2009 as a miniseries and as a trade paperback collection in 2010, and was subsequently nominated for two

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. In March 2009, it was announced that Hamner had signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics, and in June 2009, he began his run on the monthly ''

'', featuring The Question. After concluding his year-long tenure on that character and in light of the pending release of the film version of ''Red'', it was announced that Hamner would return to both write and illustrate the Paul Moses character for a 40-page prequel called ''Red: Eyes Only''. In 2010,

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released ''

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'', a feature film adaptation of the 2003 comic book of the same name that Hamner illustrated with writer

Warren Ellis Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is a British comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ( ...

, starring

, Morgan Freeman,

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and Richard Dreyfuss. On June 9, 2011, it was revealed by

co-publisher

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that Hamner had been enlisted in a substantial role to help guide the initiative to redesign DC's stable of characters as part of the "New 52" line-wide relaunch. On July 12,

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reported DC's announcement that Hamner would be teaming with writer

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for the first three-issue story arc of a new 12-issue series starring '' The Shade''. On July 19, 2013, RED 2, the sequel to RED, was released in North America. The film stars

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones (; born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress. Known for her versatility, she is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2010, she was appointed C ...

Lee Byung-hun Lee Byung-hun (; born July 12, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He has received critical acclaim for his work in a wide range of genres, most notably ''Joint Security Area'' (2000); ''A Bittersweet Life'' (2005); ''The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' ...

Anthony Hopkins Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received many accolad ...

, and

, with

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directing a screenplay by Jon and Erich Hoeber. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $18.5 million and finished in fifth place, which was lower than the $21.8 million its predecessor earned in October 2010. According to exit polling, 67% of the audience was over 35 and 52% was male. ''Red 2'' grossed $53.3 million in North America and $94.8 million overseas for a total of $148.1 million worldwide. In the spring of 2015, Hamner reteamed with writer

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to produce a two-issue coda to their run on the

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character in

. ''Convergence: The Question'' was released by

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in April and May 2015. On August 14, 2015, it was announced that

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was developing an hour-long based ''

'' television series produced by screenwriters Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber, along with

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and Mark Vahradian.

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and Di Bonaventura Pictures Television would be producing the series. On June 17, 2016,

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announced that it would be teaming with Indian actor/producer

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’s AKFC production banner on a Hindi version of

for the Indian market. On June 21, 2017,

producer

stated that a script for

3 had been commissioned, and that he was "waiting for tright now." In August 2017, it was announced in

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that Hamner would be returning to

to illustrate ''

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And The Signal'', a three-issue mini-series teaming

and the Duke Thomas character (now known as The Signal). The series is written by fan-favorite writer

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and newcomer Tony Patrick (a graduate of the DC Comics Writers Workshop).

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* '' Legends of the Dark Knight'' #80-82 (2015), with writer

Ron Marz Ron Marz (born November 17, 1965) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as ''Batman/Aliens'', '' DC vs. Marvel'', '' Green Lantern'', '' Silver Surfer'', and '' Witchblade''. Career Marz is known for his work on '' ...

* ''

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'', Week 21 (2014), with writer

Jeff Lemire Jeff Lemire (; born March 21, 1976) is a Canadian comic book writer, artist, and television producer. He is the author of critically acclaimed titles including the ''Essex County Trilogy'', '' Sweet Tooth'', and ''The Nobody''. His written work in ...

* ''

Animal Man Animal Man (Bernhard "Buddy" Baker) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. As a result of being in proximity to an exploding extraterrestrial spaceship, Buddy Baker acquires the ability to temporarily "borrow" t ...

'' #36 (2014), with writer

* ''

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Annual'' #2 (2013), with writer NiCole DuBuc * ''

Action Comics ''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/Comic anthology, magazine series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The publisher was originally known as National Allied Publications, and later as National Comics ...

Annual'' #1 (2012), with writer Sholly Fisch * ''

'' #14 (2012), with writer Sholly Fisch * ''National Comics: Eternity'' #1 (2012), with writer Jeff LeMire * '' The Shade'' #1-3 (2011), with writer

* ''

'' #854-865 (2009–2010), serial co-feature " The Question," with writer

* ''

: Year One'' #1-6 (2009) with writer

* ''

'' #1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 (2006–2007) with writers

Keith Giffen Keith Ian Giffen (born November 30, 1952) is an American comics artist and writer. He is known for his work for DC Comics on their '' Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo. Biography ...

and John Rogers * '' Down'' #2-4 (2005–2006) with writer

for

* ''

'' 3-issue miniseries (2003–2004) with writer

for

Wildstorm Wildstorm Productions, (stylized as WildStorm), is an American comic book imprint. Originally founded as an independent company established by Jim Lee under the name "Aegis Entertainment" and expanded in subsequent years by other creators, Wilds ...

* ''Batman: Tenses'' 2-issue miniseries (2003) with writer

Joe Casey Joe Casey is an American comic book writer. He has worked on titles such as '' Wildcats 3.0'', ''Uncanny X-Men'', '' The Intimates'', '' Adventures of Superman'', and '' G.I. Joe: America's Elite'' among others. As part of the comics creator grou ...

for

* ''

Uncanny X-Men ''Uncanny X-Men'', originally published as ''The X-Men'', is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics since 1963, and is the longest-running series in the X-Men comics franchise. It features a team of superheroes called the X- ...

'' #400 (2001) with writer

for

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...

* '' The Titans'' #14 (2000) with writers

Brian K. Vaughn Brian K. Vaughan (born July 17, 1976) is an American comic book and television writer, best known for the comic book series '' Y: The Last Man'', '' Ex Machina'', '' Runaways'', '' Pride of Baghdad'', ''Saga'', and ''Paper Girls''. Vaughan was a ...

and

Devin Grayson Devin Kalile Grayson is an American writer of comic books and novels. Titles that she has written include ''Catwoman'', '' Gotham Knights'', '' The Titans'', the Vertigo series ''USER'', and ''Nightwing''. Early life Grayson was born in New Hav ...

for DC Comics * ''

Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byr ...

'' #153 (2000) (finishes) with artist

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and writer

Mark Millar Mark Millar (; born 24 December 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer and television producer who first came to prominence with a run on the superhero series '' The Authority'', published by DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint. Millar has written ex ...

for DC Comics * ''

Green Lantern Secret Files Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

'' (1999) with writer

for DC Comics * ''

Tom Strong ''Tom Strong'' is a comic book created by writer Alan Moore and artist Chris Sprouse, initially published bi-monthly by America's Best Comics, an imprint of DC Comics' Wildstorm division. Tom Strong, the title character, is a "science hero", wi ...

'' #3 (1999) with writer

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and artist

Chris Sprouse Chris Sprouse (born July 30, 1966) is an Americans, American comics artist. Sprouse has worked for multiple publishers and has won two Eisner Awards for his work on ''Tom Strong'', a series he created with writer Alan Moore. Early life Chris Spro ...

for

America's Best Comics America's Best Comics (ABC) is a comic book publishing brand. It was set up by Alan Moore in 1999 as an imprint of WildStorm, an idea proposed to Moore by WildStorm founder Jim Lee when it was still under Image Comics. History ''America's Best ...

* '' Daredevil'' #379 (1998) with writer

Scott Lobdell Scott Lobdell (; born 1960) is an American comic book writer and screenwriter known for his work on numerous ''X-Men'' series for Marvel Comics in the 1990s, various work for DC Comics in the 2010s, namely '' Red Hood and the Outlaws, Teen Tita ...

for Marvel Comics * ''Daredevil'' #376 (1998) with writer Scott Lobdell for Marvel Comics * ''Uncanny X-Men'' #352 (1998) with writer Steven T. Seagle for

* '' Robin'' #42, 46 (1997), (layouts) with writer Chuck Dixon for DC Comics * ''

Penthouse Comix ''Penthouse Comix'' was an American mass-market, magazine-sized comic book, published by Penthouse International/General Media Communications from spring 1994 through July 1998. Founded and initially edited by George Caragonne and Horatio Weisfel ...

'' #23 (1996) for General Media * ''Men's Adventure Comix'' #3 (1996) for General Media * '' Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty'' #8 (1996) with writer Mark Waid for Marvel Comics * ''

Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

'' #58 (1995) with writer Ron Marz for DC Comics * ''

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'' (1994–1995) with writer

for

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* ''

Silver Surfer The Silver Surfer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. The character was created by Jack Kirby and first a ...

'' #83 (1993) with writer Ron Marz for Marvel Comics * '' Green Lantern: Mosaic'' #1-5, 7–10, 12, 13, and 15 (1992–1993) with writer

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for DC Comics

Comics anthologies and one-shots

* ''

: Eyes Only'' one-shot (2010), both written and illustrated by Hamner. * ''

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'' anthology (2005), ''Pieces De Rechange'' (''Spare Parts'') with writer

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for Les Humanoides * ''

Star Wars Tales ''Star Wars Tales'' is a comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics, beginning on September 29, 1999, and completing its run on July 13, 2005. Each issue is 64 pages and features a few unrelated stories from various eras of the ''Star Wars'' ...

'' anthology (2005), ''Marked'' with writer Rob Williams for

Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops known ...

* ''

Spider-Man Unlimited ''Spider-Man Unlimited'' is an American animated series by Saban Entertainment which features the Marvel comic book superhero Spider-Man, intended as a loose sequel series to the previous '' Spider-Man: The Animated Series'', which ran from 19 ...

'' anthology (2005), ''Amnesiac'' with writer Petar Bridges for

* ''The Ride: 2 For The Road'' anthology (2005), ''Big Plans'' both story and art for 12 Gauge Comics * ''The Ride: Wheels Of Change'' anthology (2004), ''Act One'' with writer Doug Wagner for 12 Gauge Comics * ''

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: Millennial Visions'' anthology (2002), ''Power Pack'' for

* '' Wildstorm Summer Special'' anthology (2001), ''Orbital'' with writer

for

* ''

Weird Western Tales ''Weird Western Tales'' is a Western genre comics anthology published by DC Comics from June–July 1972 to August 1980. It is best known for featuring the adventures of Jonah Hex until #38 (Jan.–Feb. 1977) when the character was promoted to hi ...

'' anthology #4 (2001), ''Savaged'' with writer Bruce Jones for

Vertigo Comics Vertigo Comics, also known as DC Vertigo or simply Vertigo, was an imprint of American comic book publisher DC Comics started by editor Karen Berger in 1993. Vertigo's purpose was to publish comics with adult content, such as nudity, drug us ...

* '' Young Justice: Sins of Youth Secret Files'' anthology #1 (2001) for

* ''

Gen-Active {{Unreferenced, date=November 2008 ''Gen-Active'' is a comic book anthology-series from Wildstorm. It was published quarterly from 2000 to 2001 and ran for six issues. In the comic book series, Gen-Actives are superhuman beings who possess the ...

'' anthology #5 (2001), ''Father's Day'' with writer

Jay Faerber Jay Faerber (born 1972) is an American comic book and television writer. Faerber is known for his work on ''Generation X'' and ''New Warriors'' for Marvel Comics, and '' The Titans'' and '' Connor: Spotlight'' for DC Comics. He later wrote his ow ...

for Wildstorm * ''

DCU 2000 Secret Files The DC Universe (DCU) is the fictional shared universe where most stories in American comic book titles published by DC Comics take place. Superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Martian Manhunter, The Flash, Green Lantern, A ...

'' one-shot (2000), ''Aliens in the DCU'' for DC Comics * ''

X-Men Unlimited ''X-Men Unlimited'' was the title of three comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters (heroes and villains) from the X-tit ...

'' anthology #29 (2000), ''Tempered Steel'' both story and art for Marvel Comics * '' Authority Annual 2000'' one-shot (2000) with writer

for Wildstorm * '' X-Men: Millennial Visions'' anthology (2000), ''Project:

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-X'' for Marvel Comics * '' Superman Metropolis Secret Files'' anthology (2000), ''Municipal Bonds'' with writer Mark Schultz for DC Comics * '' DC One Million 80-Page Giant'' anthology (1999), ''The Divided Self'' with writer

Grant Morrison Grant Morrison, MBE (born 31 January 1960) is a Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer. Their work is known for its nonlinear narrative A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, w ...

for DC Comics * '' Secret Origins 80-Page Giant'' anthology (1998), ''Little Wing'' with writer Chuck Dixon for DC Comics * ''Timeslip Collection'' anthology (1998), '' Sub-Mariner'' for

* '' Superman Villains Secret Files'' anthology (1998), ''Your Power is His (Parasite)'' with writer

Roger Stern Roger Stern (born September 17, 1950) is an American comic book author and novelist. Biography Early career In the early 1970s, Stern and Bob Layton published the fanzine ''CPL'' (''Contemporary Pictorial Literature''), one of the first platfor ...

for Marvel Comics * ''

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'' anthology #9 (1997), (layouts) for

* '' Stormwatch Special'' one-shot #2 (1995) with writer

for Image Comics/Wildstorm

Pin-ups and covers

* '' The Shade'' #1-3 (2011), variant covers * ''

: Eyes Only'' one-shot (2010), for

* ''Red'', four movie prequel one-shots, for Wildstorm * ''

: Year One'' mini-series (2009) #1-6 covers * ''

'' #1-2, 10, 13-24 covers * ''

'' mini-series (2003), covers * ''Batman: Tenses'' mini-series (2003), covers * '' Transmetropolitan: I Hate it Here'' anthology (2000) * '' Day of Judgment Secret Files'' anthology (1999), ''profile: The Phantom Stranger'' * '' Legion of Super-Heroes Secret Files'' anthology (1999), Ferro * '' Superman Secret Files'' anthology (1999), Gog pin-up * '' Legion: Secret Files'' anthology (1998),

Ultra Boy Ultra Boy (Jo Nah of the planet Rimbor) is a superhero appearing in DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. He gained his powers after being eaten by an whale-like beast in space and being ...

pin-up * ''

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'' #100, untitled pin-up * '' Daredevil'' #376-379 (1998), covers * '' Robin'' #42-51 (1997–1998), regular cover artist * ''

JLA Gallery The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived b ...

'' (1997), untitled pin-up * '' The Foot Soldiers'' (1996), untitled pin-up * '' Batman Chronicles Gallery'' #1 (1996), Gaijin jam pin-up * ''

Wildstorm Ultimate Sports Wildstorm Productions, (stylized as WildStorm), is an American comic book imprint. Originally founded as an independent company established by Jim Lee under the name "Aegis Entertainment" and expanded in subsequent years by other creators, Wildst ...

'' #1 (1996), untitled pin-up * ''

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'' (1996), untitled pin-up * '' Shi: Senryaku'' #3 (1995), untitled pin-up * '' Grendel Warchild'' TPB (1995), untitled pin-up * ''

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'' #1 (1995), untitled pin-up * ''

Hawkman Annual Hawkman is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1, published by All-American ...

'' #2 (1995), Golden-age Hawkman pin-up * '' Team Youngblood'' #12 (1995), untitled pin-up * '' Homage Studios Swimsuit Special'' #1 (1994), untitled pin-up * ''

Amazing Heroes ''Amazing Heroes'' was a magazine about the comic book medium published by American company Fantagraphics Books from 1981 to 1992. Unlike its companion title, ''The Comics Journal'', ''Amazing Heroes'' was a hobbyist magazine rather than an anal ...

Spoof Swimsuit Special'' #1 (1993), untitled pin-up

Awards and recognition

*Nominated for two 2010 Glyph Awards (Best Male Character and Fan Award for Best Comic), both for ''

: Year One'', alongside writer

. *June 2011 Inkwell Awards Ambassador (June 2011 – present) *GLAAD Media Award For Outstanding Comic Book for ''

'', by

, JH Williams III, and Cully Hamner "Award Recipients for the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards"
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References

External links

Cully Hamner's Official Web Hub
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Gaijin Studios' Official WebsiteCully Hamner's Original Artwork Representative

Interviews

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Who's That Bug? Hamner on Blue Beetle
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Cully Hamner
The Outhouse, April 19, 2006

Newsarama, March 24, 2009

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